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Sani Haruna The Special Adviser on Special Duties to the Kebbi State Governor, Alhaji Shafi’u Abubakar Shatiman Zauro,says the state government intends to take legal action against former Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, over alleged defamation of Governor Nasir Idris. Speaking at a press conference in Birnin Kebbi, Alhaji Shafi’u Abubakar accused Malami of attempting to sow discord in the state by making baseless allegations, including claims that the governor is sponsoring terrorism. He described Malami’s accusations as unfounded blackmail and a deliberate attempt to tarnish the image of the governor and destabilize the peace Kebbi State is known for.…

Tijjani Sarki Tears of joy, cheers of pride, and hearts swollen with gratitude, such was the atmosphere across Kano State as news broke that Kano had emerged as the best-performing state nationwide in the 2025 NECO Senior Secondary School Certificate Examination. This is not just a statistical victory, it is a seismic shift in the educational landscape a validation of hope, a moment of healing for years of neglect, and a thunderous confirmation that when purposeful leadership meets the will of the people, greatness is inevitable. Let us pause and savour this milestone: 68,159 students in Kano State scored five…

The Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) in collaboration with Samasha has convened a validation meeting on the Civil Society Organisation (CSO)-led accountability mechanism known as the Motion Tracker Approach (MTA), aimed at strengthening evidence-based advocacy and ensuring greater accountability in the health sector. The validation exercise is designed to encourage policymakers to allocate more resources to Family Planning (FP) and Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH), integrate sub-national policies, and implement High-Impact Practices (HIPs) that directly benefit women, newborns, and children. In his opening remarks, Director of Programs at AHBN, Mr Jalo Sulaiman explained that the initiative is being implemented…

The Aminu Magashi Garba (AMG) Foundation has convened an environmental dialogue to address the effects of flooding in Kano State. The event, held in Kano, brought together a wide range of stakeholders to develop actionable recommendations for the government, NGOs, and citizens. KNSG AMG Unveil Framework for Humanitarian Interventions Trust Fund The dialogue, titled “Effects of Flooding in Kano State: Recommendations for Action by Government, NGOs, and Citizens,” drew a large turnout of participants from civil society organisations, government agencies, the media, and professionals in the health and environmental sectors. Delivering the lead paper presentation, Comrade Ali Wali, Executive Director…

In its ongoing efforts to sanitize the education system, a court sitting in Kano has ordered the immediate closure of Prime College and five other private schools for violating state regulations, including unlawful fee hikes and imposing compulsory textbook purchases and other illegal charges on parents. The Executive Secretary of the Kano State Private and Voluntary Institutions Management Board (KSPVIB), Comrade Baba Abubakar Umar, made the disclosure while briefing journalists. KSPVIB PCACC Clamps Down On illegal Private Schools-Umar According to him, the affected schools are Prime College, Darul Ulum, Gwani Dan Zarga College, Unity Academy, Dano Memorial Academy, and Auwa…

The Kano State Government has conveyed 588 students to 13 northern states under the Students Exchange Programme for the 2025/2026 academic session. The students were transported to their respective states, which include Adamawa, Bauchi, Gombe, Jigawa, Katsina, Kebbi, Taraba, and Nasarawa. Kano Conveys 588 Students to 15 States Under Exchange Program In addition, students from Yobe, Kaduna, Sokoto, Borno, and Kwara were safely conveyed to their destinations, while another 78 students will be transported to Niger and Benue States on September 30, 2025. Kano is one of the 19 northern states participating in the initiative, which is designed to promote…

The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, has emphasized that proactive policies in Nigeria’s agricultural sector are key to unlocking sustainable food systems that safeguard the climate, restore soils and ecosystems, boost production, and secure dignified livelihoods for farmers. The Minister made this known at the High-Level Event “Unlocking Sustainable Agrifood Systems for Climate, Nature, and Livelihoods” during the Standing Committee on Finance (SCF) Forum of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), held in Rome, Italy. How Women Farmers in Adamawa Are Leading Nigeria’s CSA Revolution Kyari recalled that in 2022, the Federal Ministry…

The Federal Government has called on African leaders and stakeholders to take full ownership of the fight against malaria, warning that dependence on external funding and fragmented interventions will continue to stall progress against a disease that kills nearly 600,000 people annually. Speaking at the Harnessing Africa’s Central Role Against Malaria – Big Push meeting in Abuja, the Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Prof. Muhammad Ali Pate, said Africa must reframe malaria as an African problem and mobilise domestic resources to confront it. Speak Up Africa Partners Launch Private Sector Drive to End Malaria “Malaria is not someone…

The Federal Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has inaugurated the National Tertiary Health Institutions Standards Committee (NTHISC) to strengthen oversight and ensure ethical organ and tissue transplantation practices across Nigeria. The move, in line with the provisions of the National Health Act 2014, comes amid growing concerns over illegal and exploitative transplantation activities. The committee is chaired by Professor Philip O. Abiodun, a renowned paediatrician and medical ethicist. Police Nail Human Trafficking Kingpin, Armed Robbery Suspect Earlier in March 2025, the committee, working with experts from within Nigeria and the diaspora, unveiled the 2025 Standards and Guidelines for Establishing…

The Federal Government has reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring a healthier, safer, and cleaner environment for Nigerians, in line with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda. The Minister of Environment, Balarabe Abbas Lawal, made the pledge in Abuja during the commemoration of the International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies. Atmosfair, NAGGW Launch Solar Borehole Project in 3 States Lawal described the event as an opportunity for reflection on the dangers of pollution and a renewed dedication to sustainable practices. He warned that air pollution had become the leading environmental health risk globally, causing more than seven million…

The Chairman of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC), Dr. Mohammed Bello Shehu, has reaffirmed the Commission’s commitment to embracing digital transformation as part of efforts to enhance productivity and service delivery. Speaking at the opening ceremony of a training programme on the newly introduced Performance Management System (PMS) for staff, Dr. Shehu represented by Ismail Mohammed Agaka, Federal Commissioner representing Kwara State announced that the PMS would replace the outdated annual performance evaluation report. He explained that automation and digital tools would streamline processes, minimise errors, and make the analogue system a thing of the past. Urging…

The Kano State Accountability for Education (K-SAFE) has congratulated Kano students for their outstanding performance in the recently released NECO examination results. According to the NECO Examination Officer’s breakdown, Kano State recorded 68,159 students representing 5.020% of all candidates nationwide who scored five credits and above, including English and Mathematics, placing the state at the top. K-SAFE Applauds Kano’s Edu Push, Vows Oversight on ₦4.38bn Projects This was contained in a statement signed by the co-chair K-SAFE Associate Professor Auwal Halilu made to newsmen in Kano K-SAFE attributed this remarkable achievement to the visionary leadership of His Excellency, Governor Abba…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the end of the state of emergency in Rivers State, effective midnight, September 17, 2025. In a statement personally signed, the President said the emergency proclamation, which suspended Governor Siminalayi Fubara, his deputy, and members of the State House of Assembly for six months, had achieved its aim of restoring peace and order. Tinubu explained that he invoked Section 305 of the 1999 Constitution in March 2025 after a breakdown of governance in the state. Rivers: Tinubu Brokers Peace in Closed-Door Abuja Meeting According to him, the inability of the governor and the Assembly…

An NGO, the Protection Against the Abduction and Missing of Our Children (PATAMOC), has called for urgent action by security agencies to locate 600 trafficked children from Kano. The Chairman of PATAMOC, Mr Ismaila Ibrahim-Muhammad, made the call n while briefing newsmen on Wednesday in Kano. Ibrahim-Muhammad was reacting to the announcement by the National Agency for the Prohibition of Trafficking in Persons (NAPTIP) that it rescued eight children suspected of being trafficked from Kano and other Northern states to the South-South and Eastern regions of Nigeria. ZDLH Gains Legislative Backing With New Lagos Declaration ”We wrote a petition to…

The Kano State Accountability for Education (K-SAFE) wishes to extend heartfelt appreciation to the Government and the Ministry of Education for securing approvals totaling ₦4,386,213,146.87 for vital interventions aimed at improving learning environments and supporting pupils and students across the state. The approved projects include: ₦429,913,619.52 for the settlement of suppliers of boarding schools feeding. ₦705,899,532.12 for general rehabilitation and land compensation at Government Secondary School, Kwankwaso, Madobi LGA. ₦1,147,582,000.00 for the provision of school uniforms to all Primary 1 pupils for the 2025/2026 academic session. K-SAFE Urges KNSG to Fast-Track Education Budget Releases, Reforms ₦1,622,077,084.13 for the rehabilitation of…

The Minister of Education, Dr Maruf Olatunji Alausa, and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Prof. Suwaiba Sa’id Ahmad, have expressed profound gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his commitment to revitalising the teaching of Nigerian History in schools. They described this move as a landmark achievement that will reconnect children with their country’s past, enrich their understanding of national heritage, and strengthen the values of unity, patriotism, and responsibility. The revised curriculum has been carefully structured to guide learners across all levels—from primary to senior secondary schools—through Nigeria’s historical journey. Primary School Curriculum (Primary 1–3) At…

The Sumaila Local Government Council has confirmed that the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise is progressing smoothly across all designated registration centers within the area. Executive Chairman of the council, Alhaji Farouk Abdu Sumaila, expressed satisfaction with the peaceful and enthusiastic turnout of residents who are actively participating in the voter registration process. NAWOJ Mobilizes Citizens for Massive Voter Registration in Kano, Nigeria He also commended officials of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) and security agencies for their dedication in maintaining orderliness and safety at the centers. In a statement, the council’s Information Officer, Murtala Umar Kawo, assured…

A wani yunkuri na tabbatar da zaman lafiya, daidaito da bin doka tsakanin mawaka bangaren nishadi da na addini, Shugaban Hukumar Tace Fina-Finai da Dab’i ta Jihar Kano, Alh. Abba El-Mustapha, ya sanar da haramta duk wata nauyin muhawara daga mawakan addini a Jihar Kano, ba tare da izinin hukumar ba. Hukumar Tace Fina Finai Ta Horar Da Mata 50 Akan Daukar Hoto Wannan mataki ya biyo bayan wata muhawara da aka gudanar ba tare da izinin Hukumar ba tsakanin a Usman Maidubun Isa da Shehi Mai Tajul’izzi, wacce hukumar ta bayyana ta a matsayin karya dokokin aikinta. A yayin…

Comptroller Effiong Harrison, has handed over the leadership of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) Command of the Nigeria Customs Service to Comptroller Chidi Nwokorie, following his retirement after 35 years of meritorious service. In his farewell remarks, Harrison expressed gratitude to officers and men of the command for their dedication and professionalism during his tenure. “I want to express my appreciation to all of you from different units and to all of the services that we have rendered to the government and ourselves as members of the Nigeria Customs Service. In our time, we had no incident or trouble…

The Deputy Governor of Kano State, Comrade Aminu Abdussalam Gwarzo, has paid a working visit to his counterpart in Plateau State, Deputy Governor Mrs. Josephine Piyo, as part of ongoing efforts to foster unity and collaboration between the two states. In a statement signed by the Deputy Governor’s spokesperson, Ibrahim Garba Shuaibu, and made available to journalists in Kano on Tuesday, Comrade Gwarzo emphasized the deep-rooted historical and cultural bonds that have long connected Kano and Plateau States. Kano Deputy Governor Commends AKCILS on New Degree Program He also reflected on his personal attachment to Plateau, recalling that he had…